Enforcement Officer

The Environmental Enforcement Team wishes to seek an experienced officer to join its professional team responsible for the enforcement of environmental and highways legislation linked to statutory and non-statutory duties.

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**About the role**

The Environmental Enforcement Team enforces and investigates fly-tipping, scrap metal licensing, abandoned vehicles, highway obstructions, and unauthorised traveller encampments across Wiltshire. Not only does it provide a strong and effective deterrent to environmental offences, but the team also reassures the public that Wiltshire Council is on the side of the majority and will act against the few who would deface our environment and place extra burden on the taxpayer.

**About You**

You will have wide-ranging experience in investigative techniques in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act (1984), as well as a sound knowledge of case file production and presentation of evidence in Court. In addition, you will be experienced in conducting interviews under caution in line with relevant legislation and regulations.

You are to hold a Diploma, or equivalent, in highways management, rights of way, criminal law, environmental enforcement, or other acceptable discipline and/or relevant experience.

As well as having a strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, you will have excellent communication skills required to calm situations and convey often complex legislation and regulation to businesses and the public in potentially confrontational situations.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

**Salary**: £30,151.00-£32,020.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in SALISBURY